Development Services -
Construction Compliance Division
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NOTICE: As of July 1, 2010, the Building Office, Planning and Zoning Office and part of the Engineering Division have been reorganized into Development Services. (540) 473-8248
The Construction Compliance Division handles:
- Erosion and Sediment Control
- Inspections and Enforcement
- Permit Applications
- Plan Reviews
General Information
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Forms
- Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Permit Request Form rev 08/10
- Sample Building Permit Application
Construction
- Wall Bracing
- Deck Detail (applies to Botetourt Co as well as other localities listed)
- Radon
Control for New Construction 02/07
Passive radon control system for one and two-family dwellings (EPA) - Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs and Spas 09/06
- Temporary
Pole Detail 02/07
from the AEP Meter and Service Guide
Codes
The use of the 2006 Codes will expire as of February 29, 2012 Please click here for new code information. |
| 2009 Code Changes effective March 1, 2011 |
- 2009 International Codes may be purchased at the following website www.iccsafe.org
- 2009 State of Virginia Codes (USBC)
- Botetourt County Municipal Code
- Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) is available on CD in all Botetourt County Libraries.
- Virginia Building and Code Officials Association website contains DHCD code books in pdf format.
Residential Projects
- Manufactured Housing Building Permit Guidelines rev 10/10
- Permit fees (see General Information section)
- Plans Review for Single Family Residence Checklist rev 09/10
- Residential Information Handout rev 10/10
Commercial Projects
- Botetourt County Commercial Permitting Information
- Commercial Plans Application Checklist rev 09/2010
- Permit fees (see General Information section)
Other Resources
- AEC (Architectural, Engineering, Construction) Information
- Americans with Disabilities Act resources
- ANSI - American National Standards Institute
- ASCE - American Society of Civil Engineers
- ASHRAE - American Society of Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineers
- ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials
- BuildNet Building Construction Forums
- Department of Professional and Occupational Regulations -
- DOE's Building Standards and Guidelines Program (BSGP)
- ICC - the International Code Council
- NAHB - National Association of Home Builders
- NIBS - National Institute of Building Sciences
- Other Federal Construction and Housing Resources
- Roanoke Regional Home Builders Association
- State and Local Government on the Net - Virginia
- State of Virginia Offices and Agencies
